Government ready to face any adverse weather
Home Affairs Minister Vajira Abeywardena said that arrangements have been made to face any sudden disaster in the Divisional and…
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All schools closed today in Gampaha Education Zone due to flooding, will reopen Wednesday
The Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam has ordered that all government schools in the Gampaha Education Zone be closed today.…
Government announces compensation for flood deaths and damaged homes
State Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources & Disaster Management Palitha Range Bandara Wednesday announced that a compensation of Rs…
Army troops ready to be deployed in disaster situation
Army Spokesperson Brigadier Sumith Atapattu stated that army troops are prepared if the incessant rains escalates in to a disaster…
Papua New Guinea: at least 16 dead after strongest ever earthquake hits
Authorities are still trying to assess the extent of the damage to remote highland regions of the country after massive…
Nearly 90 dead in Philippine mudslides, flooding as storm hits: officials
A tropical storm in the Philippines triggered mudslides and flooding that killed nearly 90 people, while dozens are missing, police…
Developing low pressure area to bring more rains and gusty winds
The Met Department says, the low pressure area in the South-east Bay of Bengal is located 1,100 km away from…